Rome man injured in bike accident

Rome, NY -- A Rome man was injured when the bicycle he was riding was hit by a car Sunday morning on state Route 49 in Rome.

State Police in Marcy said William Lenio, 54, of Oriskany Road, Rome, was riding an unlighted bicycle westbound in the eastbound driving lane of state Route 49 at about 1 a.m. when he was struck by an eastbound car driven by Nicole Rocci, 28, of New Hartford.

Troopers said Rocci attempted to miss hitting Lenio, buthe was hit by the right front fender of Rocci's vehicle.

Troopers said Lenio was wearing dark clothing, did not have a helmet on and had no visible reflectors on his bicycle. He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica for treatment, and then transferred to University Hospital in Syracuse.